Offered here is a set of two Postal Commemorative Society First Day Covers from 1996, each mounted on an informational card. This collectible set commemorates two significant holidays: Hanukkah and Christmas. The Hanukkah First Day Cover features the 32-cent Hanukkah stamp, postmarked Washington, DC, October 22, 1996, alongside a pictorial cachet celebrating the festival. The accompanying card details the historical and cultural background of Hanukkah, including the miracle of the oil and its symbolism. The Christmas 1996 First Day Cover includes the 32-cent Madonna and Child stamp, postmarked Richmond, VA, November 1, 1996, paired with a cachet featuring an artistic rendering of the nativity. The included information card highlights the art’s origins, referencing Paolo de Matteis’ 1712 painting “Adoration of the Shepherds.” Both pieces are preserved in protective mounts, ideal for collectors focused on holiday philately or 1990s commemoratives.
1996 Postal Commemorative Society First Day Covers: Hanukkah and Christmas Stamps with Info Cards, S
Offered here is a set of two Postal Commemorative Society First Day Covers from 1996, each mounted on an informational card. This collectible set commemorates two significant holidays: Hanukkah and Christmas. The Hanukkah First Day Cover features the 32-cent Hanukkah stamp, postmarked Washington, DC, October 22, 1996, alongside a pictorial cachet celebrating the festival. The…
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